At a flashing red light, which action is correct?

• A. Stop completely, treat it like a stop sign, and proceed when the intersection is clear
• B. Continue through if no cross traffic
• C. Yield to traffic on the main road without stopping
• D. Turn left immediately

Answer: (A)

At a flashing red light you must stop completely, just as you would at a stop sign. Bring your vehicle to a full stop, look for cross traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when the intersection is clear and it’s safe to do so. This rule prevents conflicts with other vehicles and pedestrians and gives right of way to those who have it.

Continuing through without stopping isn’t allowed, since you’re required to stop first even if no one seems to be coming. Yielding to traffic on the main road without stopping ignores the need to check the intersection. Turning left immediately is unsafe if there could be oncoming traffic or pedestrians; you still need to stop and assess before moving. The essential idea is to treat a flashing red like a stop sign: stop, then proceed when it’s safe.